2. Тематические вопросы

Why do you think tourism is one of the biggest industries in the world?

Why have you chosen your future job connected with tourism?

What is the best job in tourism in your opinion?

Which personal qualities and skills are most important for a career in tourism?

How important is the way you dress and your personal appearance if you work in the tourism industry?

Have you ever had any tourism working experience?

Have you already looked for a job in tourism? If yes, are there many vacancies for tourism jobs?

What are you going to do after leaving college? Are you going to study further (to get higher education)? If yes, are you going to be a full-time (day-time) student or a part-time (night-time) student?

Would you like to study abroad?

Would you like to work abroad?

What does a tour operator do?

Who are the biggest tour operators in Russia?

Are there any local tour operators in our region?

Which skills and personal qualities does a tour operator need?

Which are the new destinations this year?

How do tour operators in Russia sell their products?

Where do tour operators usually advertise their tours?

What are the advantages of package tours in comparison with individual tours?

Have you ever been on a package holiday?

Are there any specialist tour operators in Russia?

How do you usually arrange your holiday – independently, through a company, online, or some other way?

What does a travel agent do?

Which skills and personal qualities does a travel agent need?

How good is the service in our local travel agencies?

Many holidays are now sold on the Internet. Do you think that people will not use travel agencies in the future because of the Internet?

Would you like to own a travel agency?

What does a tour guide do?

Which skills and personal qualities does a tour guide need?

What job opportunities are there for tour guides in our region?

What does a holiday representative do?

Which skills and personal qualities does a holiday representative need?

Have you ever been on a holiday where you were met by a holiday representative?

Which skills and personal qualities does a tourist entertainer need?

What activities would you use with guests of different ages in an entertainment programme?

Why do people travel?

Which countries do you think receive the greatest number of tourists?

What are the main reasons why tourists come to Russia and our region now?

Where do domestic tourists go inside Russia?

What places do inbound tourists visit in Russia?

Where do outbound tourists from Russia go to?

What do you think are the three best tourist attractions in Russia?

What are the most popular visitor attractions in Krasnoyarsk and in our region?

Do you like to travel?

How often do you travel?

Have you ever been abroad? If yes, what countries have you visited as a tourist?

What is the most interesting tourist attraction you have visited?

What destinations do you dream about? Why?

What architectural monuments, historical buildings, museums would you like to visit?

Which kinds of holidays are the most developed in Russia and in our region now?

Which kinds of holidays are being developed in Russia and in our region nowadays?

What can you say about beach holidays in Russia?

What are the most popular resorts in Russia and in our region?

What can you say about specialized tourism in Russia?

What can you say about cultural tourism?

What do you know about environmental tourism?

Which countries are famous for rural tourism?

Is rural tourism typical of Russia?

What do you know about urban tourism?

How do you usually spend your holidays?

Do you prefer having a guide or do you like sightseeing on your own?

When you are on holiday, do you like things that are completely new, or do you prefer things that are familiar?

What do you prefer to do during a beach holiday – lie around or do sports and play games?

What different types of holidays have you had in the past? What was your favourite? Why?

How do you prefer to travel? Why?

If you could travel around the world how would you go?

What do you think of transport in Russia?

What do you think is the most dangerous means of transport?

What do you think is the safest means of transport?

What do you think is the most economical way of travelling?

What do you think is the most expensive way of travelling?

What is the most unusual way of travelling you have ever experienced?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by plane?

How many different airlines can you name?

Do you prefer scheduled or charter flights? Why?

Do you like being in airports or stations or do you get nervous before you travel?

Have you ever booked air or train tickets on the Internet or over the phone?

What do you usually do while you are waiting in airports or stations? What facilities do you normally use?

What activities are performed by airlines in the terminal building?

How long before the departure time is it advisable to arrive at the airport?

What should one know about check-in procedure?

What details of the flight are you usually interested in when checking in?

What baggage is carried in the cargo department?

What can you carry to the cabin free of charge? What is this baggage called?

What is called “free baggage allowance”? What does a passenger do if he or she has excess baggage?

What are passengers requested to fill in at the Customs Control?

What do you usually do during most flights?

Is there one thing which would improve flying and make the experience more interesting?

What is “jet lag”?

Why do you think some people are afraid of flying?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by train?

What kinds of trains do you know?

Can trains be used as a tourist attraction?

How often do you travel by train?

What do you usually do when you travel by train?

Would you like to cross our country by train? How long would it take?

What was your last journey by train like?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by coach?

Have you ever been on a coach tour? Where was it? What did you see?

Would you like to go on a coach tour around Europe? Why (not)?

Are coach tours popular in Russia?

Do you know any coach tours around Russia?

What problems can occur on a coach tour?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by boat?

Have you ever been on a cruise?

Would you like to go cruising some day? If yes, where would you go on a cruise?

Are cruises popular in Russia? What are the most popular places for cruising in Russia?

Have you ever gone yachting?

Have you ever been on a ferry?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by car?

Have you ever hired a car during your holidays?

Do you like hitchhiking?

Have you ever experienced hitchhiking?

Could you range different ways of travelling in accordance with your preferences?

Could you name different types of tourist accommodation?

Which of these types of accommodation are typical of Russia?

What could you say about local accommodation?

Could you give examples of typical accommodation in urban areas and rural areas?

Could you say some words about accommodation for people on holiday and on business?

What is the difference between serviced accommodation and self-catering accommodation?

Do you prefer serviced or self-catering accommodation? Why?

Have you ever stayed in a hotel or other form of tourist accommodation? Where and when? What was it like?

Could you say some words about the best accommodation you have ever stayed in?

Could you say some words about the worst accommodation you have ever stayed in?

Could you say some words about the most unusual accommodation you have ever stayed in?

How are hotels graded?

What symbol of serviced accommodation is used in England?

What symbol of self-catering accommodation is used in England?

What symbol of accommodation in guest houses is used in Romania?

What could you say about accommodation grading system in Japan?

Could you give some examples of unusual hotels?

Do you know any world-famous hotels?

At what hotels can one stay in Krasnoyarsk?

What is a good hotel for you?

Which is more important for you when you travel away from home – feeling comfortable, feeling secure, or letting your hair down?

How can one book a room at a hotel?

Why is it advisable to book accommodation well in advance?

Why is it more difficult to get accommodation in the high season than in the low season?

What does a receptionist do?

Who helps guests with their luggage?

What services can one get at a hotel?

What can you say about eating and drinking services at a hotel?

What can you say about recreation and relaxation services at a hotel?

What can you say about business services at a hotel?

What can you say about room services and facilities at a hotel?

What can you say about transport services at a hotel?

Should the hotel management take responsibility for guests’ valuables?

What is the usual check out time at a hotel?

When does a guest have to pay for an extra day – when he checks out before noon or after noon?

What should a person do when checking out?

What is the difference between a hotel and a motel?

What is a guest house?

Have you ever rented an apartment during your holidays? If yes, did you like it?

Have you ever lived and travelled in a caravan? If yes, did you like it?

Have you ever stayed in a campsite? If yes, did you like it?

Have you ever stayed in a sanatorium (health centre)? If yes, did you like it?

Have you ever stayed in a tourist hostel/centre? If yes, did you like it?

Have you ever had any problems connected with your safety or property during your holidays?

Do you know any destinations which are dangerous for tourists in some way?

What information should tourists get before travelling to some destination?

Do you agree that Russian tourists are not very far-seeing and often have problems because of their carelessness during their holidays?

What is insurance for?

Do tourists always travel with insurance?

Could you give some advice about safety to foreign tourists coming to Russia?

How can you describe Russian cuisine?

Is food used as a tourism resource in Russia and in our region?

Is eating out popular in Russia and in our region?

Why do you think Russian people eat out not so often as European people do?

What do you know about tipping in different countries?

Do you usually leave tips when you eat out?

Which national meal would you recommend to a foreign visitor? Why?

Do you like eating local dishes when you are on holiday? Why (not)?

What traditional dishes of world cuisine have you tasted?

What’s the nicest meal you have had as a tourist?

What’s the strangest food you’ve ever eaten on holiday?

What are the most historically important places in Russia?

Do you agree that every educated person should know the history of the country where he (she) was born and lives? Do you know the history of our country well?

What are the official symbols of our state?

Do you know the National Anthem of the Russian Federation?

Are you proud that you are a Russian citizen?

What can you say about Russian hospitality?

Do you agree that Russia is famous for its cultural heritage?

Which Russian sights are most popular among foreigners?

Which famous Russian sights have you visited?

Which famous Russian sights would you like to visit?

Have you ever been to Moscow?

Have you ever been to St. Petersburg?

Is Krasnoyarsk worth visiting in your opinion? What places of interest are worth visiting in Krasnoyarsk?

What symbol(s) of Krasnoyarsk do you know?

Do you think that Krasnoyarsk is unique in some way? If yes, what is special about it?